Participate in Black Joy Week!

Hello K Students, Faculty, and Staff!

Black Joy Week starts on Tuesday, May 31st and we can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Check out all of the ways you can participate as a student, faculty member, or staff member!

For more details and regular update, visit the Black Joy Week page.

Black Joy Week Schedule

The following events will take place from Tuesday, May 31 – Friday, June 3, EST.

All events listed below are free

Tue, May 31


Black Joy Week
Kick-Off Picnic

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Quad

Take a break and join us on the Quad for food, DJs, a photo booth, and games!

Wed, June 1


Black Student Organization
Wellness Wednesday

4-6 p.m. | Hicks Lower Atrium

Stop by for Wellness Wednesday with the BSO! Aside from food and music you can create a visual board highlighting black joy.

Thur, June 2


Faculty and Staff
Basketball Game

3-5 p.m. | Athletics Gym

Sign up to play or come watch!

Basketball Sign-Ups

Fri, June 3


Zoo Flicks
Double Showing

2 p.m. | Bissell Theatre
Respect (2021)

9 p.m. | Dewing 103
Hidden Figures (2016)


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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2022 – We Shall Not Be Moved

In honor of the profound legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr,
we will gather to celebrate the impact of his commitment to social justice and radical change.

Emily Lansana and Zahra Baker together, happy and joyous.

Celebrate MLK, Jr.

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with an engaging performance by storyteller, Emily Lansana and Zahra Baker.

Emily and Zahra’s performance will highlight stories of resistance, resilience and transformation from history to the present. It will celebrate dynamic leaders and everyday people who have contributed to changing our world.

Event Details

We Shall Not Be Moved: Stories and songs to celebrate resistance as a form of revolution
Date:
Monday, January 17th
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Live, Virtual Event

Want More MLK, Jr. Day Events?


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Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Events for 2022

WMU MLK Celebration
Events for 2022

Martin Luther King press conference, taken August 26th, 1964, Washington DC.